James Hughes Obituary
James Calvin Hughes, 89, of Asheboro passed away October 3, 2025 at the Randolph Hospice House.
James Hughes was born to Lewis Calvin Hughes and Lena Lamb Hughes of Asheboro on January 6, 1936. James was a truck driver for Glen Raven Mills in Burlington NC for over 30 years and an auctioneer with Hancock and Hughes Auctioneers for over 20 years. When not working, James loved to watch the Atlanta Braves. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR, the NFL, and swinging a golf club with friends. He was an Army veteran who proudly served in the Korean War.
James is survived by his daughters Beckie Farlow, her husband Dean, and Sheila Hughes, both of Asheboro, his nephew Mac Lomax of Laurinburg, and his Grandog Bear.
In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by his wife Arletta Cooper Hughes, and his sister and brother-in-law Hilda and Jerry Lomax.
The Hughes family will have a visitation at Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 1:00PM followed by a service at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00PM with Pastor Mark Wilburn officiating, and services will conclude with burial at Randolph Memorial Park.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Home Hospice Nurse Maddie, CNA Amanda, and volunteer Richard.
They would also like to thank the entire staff of Randolph Hospice House for the great compassion and care they showed to James through his final days.
If you are unable to attend the service but would like to view it. A live stream has been set up. To view the service please click here.
Memorials may be made to Randolph Hospice House.
Pugh Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hughes family.
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437 Sunset Ave., Asheboro, NC 27203
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